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Comprehensive Guide to South African Visa Applications for Remote Workers, Skilled Professionals, and Families
Navigating the visa application process in South Africa can be complex, especially with various categories tailored to different needs. This article provides an overview of
Understanding Immigration Circular No. 11 of 2024: Rights for Foreign Parents and Spouses
Immigration Circular No. 11 of 2024, issued by the Department of Home Affairs, provides interim measures for foreign nationals affected by the Constitutional Court’s judgment
South African Immigration Law: Visa Requirements, Entry Restrictions, and Legal Remedies
Introduction to Legal Principles South Africa’s immigration laws are rooted in the principle of national sovereignty, allowing the government to determine who may enter the
South African Citizenship Law: Court Rules in Favor of Stateless Child Born to Refugee Parents
A discussion of M.M.E and Others v Director General, Department of Home Affairs and Another (21970/2021) [2025] ZAGPPHC 202 (12 March 2025) Introduction to Legal
Unconstitutionality of Immigration Act Impacting Foreign Nationals’ Parental Rights
As Parliament has not yet amended the Immigration Act to fully align with constitutional principles and rectify the defects identified by the Constitutional Court in
The automatic loss of South African citizenship after gaining citizenship in another country
In a recent case heard by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA), the DA brought an application on behalf of South African citizens who lost
Employing foreign nationals in South Africa
In the recent Mukuru decision of Mukuru Financial Services (Pty) Ltd and Another v Department of Employment and Labour, the Court had to consider the facts
When is it unconstitutional that a spousal visa becomes invalid if the relationship ends?
EDITOR’S NOTE: the constitutional court made a similar finding in the case of Rayment v Minister of Home Affairs. A spousal visa allows a foreigner
Extension of Asylum Seekers and Refugees Visas
What steps should I take immediately if my asylum document has expired? Introduction to Legal Principles In South Africa, asylum seekers are required to renew
What is the effect of divorce on a permanent resident permit?
A client asked: What is the effect of divorce on a permanent resident permit when a US citizen is married to a South African citizen
MARRIAGE, RELATIONSHIPS AND LIVING WITH YOUR PARTNER IN SOUTH AFRICA
What options are there for the foreign national in a relationship with a South African? Not a week goes by without my office getting an
Difficulties currently being experienced
Probably one of the most predominant difficulties currently being experienced by applicants relates to the knock on effect of the centralization of permanent residence permit